Named for the German "Nightingale," 'Nachtigall' (also 'Nightingale') is a Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) lacecap cultivar that sings with delicate beauty in the summer garden. This variety brings melodic grace to the shade border.
| Family: | Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh) |
| Species: | macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh) |
| Cultivar: | 'Nachtigall' |
| Synonym: | 'Nightingale' |
'Nachtigall' is a lacecap hydrangea with a particularly refined flower head—the sterile florets are arranged in a perfect ring around the fertile center, creating a harmonious, song-like composition. Colors shift with soil pH. The plant reaches 3-5 feet with an elegant, slightly arching habit.
Culture: part shade, moist well-drained soil. Morning sun, afternoon shade. Mulch well. Prune after flowering. Soil pH for color control. Hardy zones 6-9. 'Nachtigall' serenades the summer garden with lacecap lullabies.
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